Lead Engineer - Hardware Engineering

An exciting opportunity has arisen as Lead Engineer - Hardware within Vessel Systems. Vessel Systems is a delivery unit in Kongsberg Maritime and is responsible for our core markets. Vessel Systems Hardware Engineering & Support Offshore delivers world class ship automation systems to vessels worldwide. Your main responsibility will be Hardware Engineering with extended responsibility within the profession and project execution.

Our projects are new shipbuilding with integrated automation systems, control systems, dynamic positioning systems and autonomy. We deliver our products to all types of vessels in the high-end market. Our department is responsible for hardware engineering of our deliveries for the offshore segment, in close cooperation with other members of the project teams and our customers. We are looking to strengthen our team with an experienced Hardware Engineer.

You will be part of a team with highly skilled engineers who assist each other and cooperate well with professional challenges and contribute towards common goals.

What you will be doing

• Hardware engineering for Kongsberg Maritime core products, including automation, dynamic positioning, thruster control, consoles and navigation products in multiple project teams
• Extended responsibility for one or more areas in the profession, including improvements and training of colleagues
• Close cooperation with other departments, e.g. sales department, product department and local offices globally
• Further develop department routines for project engineering with regards to quality, time consumption and profitability
• Limited travelling might be required

We think you should have

• Educated from technical or maritime university, Bachelor of Science or similar.
• Experience as senior or lead hardware engineer or similar
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience
• Strong communication skills with fluency in both written and spoken English, and preferably Norwegian
  
  

At KONGSBERG, we believe diversity drives innovation. Even if you do not meet all the listed qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills, attitude, and perspective are valuable to us. All required tools and systems are developed by KONGSBERG, and full training will be provided to ensure you succeed in this role.

This employment may require security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority, clearance through Civil Aviation Authority or a background check.

Who you are

• A proactive individual who takes ownership and responsibility for results
• Skilled at building a network of contacts to achieve goals
• An analytical person who comes up with rational and imaginative solutions and ideas to complex issues
• Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise in own area

Why join us

• A meaningful role where your work will directly contribute to shaping the future of sustainable maritime solutions
• A collaborative and supportive work environment where innovation is encouraged and teamwork is key
• Opportunities for professional and personal development
• Flexible working hours and options for remote work or home office
  
  

Where you will be working
Kongsberg, Carpus

Interesting in knowing more? Contact us!
Stefan Warlo Samuelsen, Manager of Operation DP & Automation,
Telephone: + 47 95 88 52 71

Our Automation & Control division develops technology, products, and solutions applicable for maritime vessels, offshore production units, and fisheries & aquaculture. We look at the ocean space as our operating area where we deliver a wide range of products and services. Our deliveries ranges from single products to fully integrated systems and solutions. Automation & Control serve a wide range of market segments. Through our comprehensive portfolio of offerings Automation & Control has been recognized as a world leader in our core markets for the last decades.

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